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James Sinclair Obituary
James Allen Sinclair, of Suffern, NY passed away May 22, 2012 at the age of 90. Born May 9, 1922 in Sloatsburg, NY to Edward and Anna Sinclair. He was a lifelong Suffern resident and an active parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Jim was a graduate of Regis High School and Manhattan College, he served his country during World War II as a B-17 co-pilot in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was stationed in Kimbolton, England, and completed 30 missions over France and Germany, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. Jim was employed for many years as a market analyst for Ford, Bacon, and Davis Inc. in NYC, and later worked for the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection. He was an active member of the American Legion and VFW and while his health allowed, also volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and was a 4th Degree Knight with the Joyce Kilmer Council #1177. Friends and family will remember that Jim seemingly had a song for every name and every occasion. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Crowe Sinclair, children, James (Kaye) of Fort Worth Tx, Mary Rivera (Jose) of Dover De., Joseph (Lynn) of Doylestown, Pa., Michael (Naomi) of Albuquerque NM, Peter (Emma) of Doylestown, Pa. 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, John (Kaye) of Mahwah, NJ and sister-in-law, Dorothy of Suffern and many nieces and nephews survive him. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward and William, both of Suffern. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Airmont NY. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc., Route 202, Suffern. In lieu of flowers, donations to Missionaries of Charity or Sacred Heart Church.
Scarr Funeral Home, Inc.
Rt. 202 Suffern, N.Y.
845-357-1137
www.scarrfuneralhome.net
"Suffern's Only Family Owned Funeral Home"
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Maureen Clune
May 17, 2020
I knew Jim thru his brother John. John was my uncle and Kath is my Aunt. Liked Jim but did not see him often. Hes in my prayers
Genevieve O'Neill-Graverson
June 12, 2012
I believe one of the Sinclair children was a fellow classmate (James)- class of '65 from Sacred Heart; and class of '69 from Suffern High. Even tho I haven't resided in the New York area since enlisting into the Air Force in '72...part of me is still connected to the area via. internet, etc. Special thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Jim McEntee (M.C.1987)
May 27, 2012
Sincerest condolences on behalf of the McEntee family. Jim and family will be in our prayers.
May 24, 2012
Jim was a very nice Man. I knew him from Sacred Heart Church in Suffern, NY. He will be missed by his family and his friends. Sincerely, Mike T. Connor. Suffern, NY.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 24, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
May 24, 2012
To The Sinclair Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Sinclair. He was a wonderful man and neighbor, and will always be remembered for his kindness and of course his wonderful 4th of July celebrations. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
-Dolores (Kennedy) Sullivan and Family
maureen and john clune
May 24, 2012
to the sinclair family,
we will keep jim in my prayers.....so sorry to hear he has passed...
john and maureen ( O'BRIEN) clune
Mary McGillycuddy
May 24, 2012
My Sincere Condolences
May He Rest in Peace
Sharon Chinnis
May 23, 2012
Joe, sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family! Sharon
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